Tim Burchett is cheer by the crowd as he makes his appearance at the Knox County GOP election party on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 after winning the 2nd District U.S. House seat. Saul Young/News Sentinel

Incumbent Jason Zachary is congratulated after winning the State House District 14 race at the Knox County GOP election party on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at the Crown Plaza Hotel. Saul Young/News Sentinel

Martin Daniel addresses the crowd at the Knox County GOP election party on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The Republican incumbent narrowly retained his seat with 51.48 percent of votes. Saul Young/News Sentinel

Tim Burchett receives a congratulatory kiss from wife Kelly Burchett before making his appearance at the Knox County GOP election party on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at the Crown Plaza Hotel. Saul Young/News Sentinel

Joe Underwood watches as poll number come in on his phone during the Knox County Democratic Watch Party at The Standard in Knoxville, Tennessee on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Calvin Mattheis/News Sentinel

Justin Lafferty shakes hands with Martin Daniel at the Knox County GOP election party on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at the Crown Plaza Hotel. Daniel retained his seat in State House District 18 and Laffery won State House District 89. Saul Young/News Sentinel

Renee Hoyos gives her concession speech during the Knox County Democratic Watch Party at The Standard in Knoxville, Tennessee on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Calvin Mattheis/News Sentinel, Knoxville News Sentinel

Republican Eddie Smith is hugged by Becky Duncan Massey, R-Knoxville as Smith arrives for the Knox County GOP election party to give his concession speech with wife Lanna Keck on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at the Crown Plaza Hotel. Saul Young/News Sentinel

Renee Hoyos gives a supporter a hug after conceding the race during the Knox County Democratic Watch Party at The Standard in Knoxville, Tennessee on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Calvin Mattheis/News Sentinel

Rep. Bill Dunn shakes hands with Dave Wright at the Knox County GOP election party on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at the Crown Plaza Hotel. Wright has won the State House District 19 race. Saul Young/News Sentinel

Jy'Zayiah Davis, 9, of Knoxville, wears "I Voted" Tennessee stickers on his face while at Fair Garden Elementary School while his mom votes on Election Day in Knoxville, Tennessee on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Voters were voting for Tennessee's next governor, U.S. senator, congressional representatives and dozens of state lawmakers. Calvin Mattheis/News Sentinel

Gubernatorial candidate Karl Dean, right, shakes hands with James Sutton, 9, as father Bo Sutton, left, watches, outside of Bearden High School on Election Day in Knoxville on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel

Voters stand in line to check in at Fair Garden Elementary School on Election Day in Knoxville, Tennessee on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Voters were voting for Tennessee's next governor, U.S. senator, congressional representatives and dozens of state lawmakers. Calvin Mattheis/News Sentinel

Danh Dang voting at the 65-E precinct at Shoreline Church where they were using paper ballots and lanterns Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Makeshift ballot booths were created until power was restored and the regular electronic voting booths could be used. Michael Patrick/News Sentinel

Nakia Scott, of Knoxville, shares a laugh with Joanne Dixon after voting at Fair Garden Elementary School on Election Day in Knoxville, Tennessee on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Voters were voting for Tennessee's next governor, U.S. senator, congressional representatives and dozens of state lawmakers. Calvin Mattheis/News Sentinel

Voters check in to vote at Fair Garden Elementary School on Election Day in Knoxville, Tennessee on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Voters were voting for Tennessee's next governor, U.S. senator, congressional representatives and dozens of state lawmakers. Calvin Mattheis/News Sentinel

Election Official Joanne Dixon, of Knoxville, poses for a photo with her "I Voted" stickers on her eyebrows at Fair Garden Elementary School on Election Day in Knoxville, Tennessee on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Voters were voting for Tennessee's next governor, U.S. senator, congressional representatives and dozens of state lawmakers. Calvin Mattheis/News Sentinel

Voters cast their ballots at Fair Garden Elementary School on Election Day in Knoxville, Tennessee on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Voters were voting for Tennessee's next governor, U.S. senator, congressional representatives and dozens of state lawmakers. Calvin Mattheis/News Sentinel

Election Official Liz Waymon sorts through paperwork at Fair Garden Elementary School on Election Day in Knoxville, Tennessee on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Voters were voting for Tennessee's next governor, U.S. senator, congressional representatives and dozens of state lawmakers. Calvin Mattheis/News Sentinel

Tyler Hammond, 7, excitedly waves to his brother as his mom Meredith votes next to him, at the Crown College polling place in Powell on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel

A voter casts their ballot at Fair Garden Elementary School on Election Day in Knoxville, Tennessee on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Voters were voting for Tennessee's next governor, U.S. senator, congressional representatives and dozens of state lawmakers. Calvin Mattheis/News Sentinel

Voters arrive at Fair Garden Elementary School on Election Day in Knoxville, Tennessee on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Voters were voting for Tennessee's next governor, U.S. senator, congressional representatives and dozens of state lawmakers. Calvin Mattheis/News Sentinel

Dorothy Sharon, left, and election official Joanne Dixon, right, both from Knoxville, pose for a photo after voting at Fair Garden Elementary School on Election Day in Knoxville, Tennessee on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Voters were voting for Tennessee's next governor, U.S. senator, congressional representatives and dozens of state lawmakers. Calvin Mattheis/News Sentinel

A voter casts their ballot at Fair Garden Elementary School on Election Day in Knoxville, Tennessee on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Voters were voting for Tennessee's next governor, U.S. senator, congressional representatives and dozens of state lawmakers. Calvin Mattheis/News Sentinel

A Renee Hoyos supporter wears a pin at Fair Garden Elementary School on Election Day in Knoxville, Tennessee on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Voters were voting for Tennessee's next governor, U.S. senator, congressional representatives and dozens of state lawmakers. Calvin Mattheis/News Sentinel

Kenneth Carter, of Knoxville, checks in to vote at Fair Garden Elementary School on Election Day in Knoxville, Tennessee on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Voters were voting for Tennessee's next governor, U.S. senator, congressional representatives and dozens of state lawmakers. Calvin Mattheis/News Sentinel

Voters turn out at Fair Garden Elementary School on Election Day in Knoxville, Tennessee on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Voters were voting for Tennessee's next governor, U.S. senator, congressional representatives and dozens of state lawmakers. Calvin Mattheis/News Sentinel

Dunn serves as chairman of the House Calendar and Rules Committee; a member of the House Education Instruction and Programs Committee; a member of the House Transportation Committee; a member of the House Education Instruction & Programs Subcommittee; and is a former house minority leader.

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Rep. Bill Dunn, R-Knoxville, speaks to colleagues at a House Republican Caucus meeting in Nashville on Monday, Feb. 8, 2016. Dunn is the main House sponsor of a proposal to create a limited school voucher program in Tennessee. (AP Photo/Erik Schelzig) AP

State Rep. Bill Dunn, left, gets some information about a training machine from Seth Giles in the Mega Lab at the Career Magnet Academy at Pellissippi State Community College Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015. AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS

Nelda Hill, central library services manager for the Knox County Public library, moderates a panel discussion about “fake news” at the East Tennessee History Center. Seen from left are Diane Kelly, state Rep. Bill Dunn and New York Times best-selling author Wendell Potter. Carol Z. Shane

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Meet the candidate: Kate Trudell, Democrat

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Trudell was born in South Carolina and has lived in Tennessee for 15 years. She has a bachelor's degree in fine/studio arts from Furman University and is the executive director at Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking.

Her key issues are access to health care, public education and economic growth.

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